01/02/2026
J.M. Barrie made one of the most remarkable acts of generosity in literary history when he gifted all rights to Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. From that moment on, every book sold, every stage performance, and every adaptation helped support children in need, quietly turning a beloved story into a lasting source of hope and care.
For more than ninety years, the world of Peter, Wendy, and the Lost Boys has done more than entertain. It has helped fund vital treatment for thousands of young patients, proving that stories can change real lives. It is a rare example of imagination leaving a permanent mark on the real world, where a tale about never growing up helped countless children get the chance to grow up at all.